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Entertainment and Music Lawyer in Atlanta for Artists and Creative Businesses

Contracts, rights, royalties and licensing for musicians, songwriters, producers, filmmakers, content creators and the businesses behind them, across Georgia. Talk directly with Shreeps.

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Shreepal “Shreeps” J. Zala, Zala IP Law LLC
Meet Your Lawyer

An Atlanta entertainment and music lawyer with a creator-first approach.

Shreepal “Shreeps” J. Zala is the principal entertainment, copyright, and intellectual property attorney at Zala IP Law LLC. He brings a practical, creator-first perspective to entertainment law, helping artists, production companies, and businesses protect their rights while keeping control over how their work is used, distributed, and monetized.

He founded Zala IP Law LLC in Atlanta in 2022 and works with clients across Georgia on entertainment and music law, copyright, trademark and IP licensing: the contracts, deals, rights and royalties behind creative work.

He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia Intellectual Property Section, AIPLA, the Licensing Executive Society, The Copyright Society and the Copyright Alliance.

Shreepal “Shreeps” J. Zala Principal Entertainment, Copyright & IP Attorney · Zala IP Law LLC
Is this you?

If any of this sounds familiar, let's talk.

Whether you're signing your first deal or building a catalog, a free call helps you figure out what to protect and where the risks are. No pressure, no jargon.

  • You're negotiating a record, publishing, producer, film or media contract.
  • You're releasing music or other creative work and want your rights protected.
  • You're not sure your splits, credits and royalties are on paper.
  • Someone used your music, brand or content without permission.
  • You want licensing and distribution set up to protect your interests.
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Thank you, Mr. Zala, for your professionalism and dedication throughout my entire case. His knowledge of the law is remarkable, and he goes above and beyond for his clients. The most trustworthy lawyer I have ever met.
Patrick Cressaty · Zala IP Law client
Why Choose Us

You're not just another project.

What artists, creators and creative businesses can expect when they protect their work with Zala IP Law.

Entertainment and Music Focus

Contracts, rights, royalties and licensing across music, film, television and digital media, with the copyright and trademark work behind them.

Personalized, One-on-One Counsel

Talk directly with Shreeps. He takes the time to understand your creative work, your deals and your goals, and explains your options clearly.

Strategic, Protection-First Counsel

We look at your rights from the start: where the risks are, how to prevent misuse, and how to position your work for licensing, distribution and income.

How We're Different

The difference, in plain language.

The Usual Experience

  • Signing deals without knowing what you give up
  • Contracts full of legal jargon
  • Guessing about what happens next
  • Rights left unprotected until a problem appears

Zala IP Law LLC

  • Talk directly with Shreeps, from the first call
  • Plain answers about your contract and your rights
  • Strategy built around your creative work
  • Creator-first, client-centered approach
“Working with Shreeps has been a breeze. Detailed and thorough about finding potential liability issues and resolving them before something happens. Will work with him again.”
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Adam Gegan
Verified client
How It Works

A simple, structured process.

Four clear stages, from the moment you reach out to protected creative work.

1

Reach out

Submit the form or call. You will hear back from us.

2

Free consult

A Zoom or phone call to understand your creative work, how it's used, and what you need to protect.

3

Build your strategy

A clear plan: contract review or drafting, registrations, licensing or preventative planning.

4

Protect your work

Negotiation, registration, licensing or enforcement, whichever fits your situation.

Take the first step toward protecting your creative work.

Book a free consultation by Zoom or phone. Clear, honest guidance on your deal and your rights.

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Practice Areas

Entertainment and music law, end to end.

The deals that move creative work forward, and the copyright, trademark and licensing work that protects it, for clients across Georgia.

Entertainment Law

Film, television, media and talent deals: contracts, production and distribution agreements, licensing and rights for creators and creative businesses.

Entertainment law in Atlanta

Music Law

Record, publishing and producer deals, royalties, splits and music copyright for artists, songwriters, producers and labels.

Music law in Atlanta
Music Industry Contracts Film & Television Deals Royalties & Splits Copyright Protection Trademark & Brand Protection IP Licensing & Distribution
What Clients Say

Real words from real clients.

Our consultation was very thorough and helpful. My business had some trademark issues and IP concerns, and our meeting clarified my next steps to prevent any legal problems.

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Dan Lawson
Trademark · Business owner

Very responsive, very informative, and very fair. Awesome attorney. Will hire again if any legal services are ever needed.

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Guy Wallace
Verified client

Attorney Shreepal Zala is a kind lawyer who works with transparency. I would recommend Zala Law to anyone looking for help filing trademarks or protecting their intellectual property.

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Charlie Hulse
Trademark filing

Working with Shreeps has been a breeze. Detailed and thorough about finding potential liability issues and resolving them before something happens. Will work with him again.

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Adam Gegan
Verified client
Common Questions

Answers, in plain language.

General information about protecting creative work, deals and rights. Every situation is different, so ask about yours in a free consultation.

What does an entertainment lawyer help with?

An entertainment lawyer helps protect your rights, negotiate contracts, and guide your creative work through deals, licensing, distribution, and monetization, across music, film, television, digital media, branding, and online content.

What does a music lawyer do for artists, songwriters and producers?

A music lawyer reviews and negotiates record, publishing, producer, management and collaboration agreements, sorts out ownership, splits and credits, and helps you understand how royalties flow and how to protect your songs and recordings.

Do I need a lawyer if I'm just starting out?

Often, yes. Many long-term problems come from early contracts, unclear ownership, or informal agreements. Getting guidance early helps prevent costly mistakes and keeps you in control of your work as it grows.

Can you review or negotiate my contract?

Yes. Shreeps reviews, drafts, and negotiates recording, publishing, producer, licensing, distribution, production, brand, and collaboration agreements, and explains what the contract means and how it affects your rights long term.

How do I protect my music or creative work?

Copyright generally exists as soon as an original work is fixed in a tangible form, such as a recording or a written lyric. Registering with the U.S. Copyright Office adds important protection: in most cases it is required before you can sue for infringement, and timely registration can make statutory damages and attorney's fees available.

Contracts that state who owns what matter just as much.

Should I trademark my artist name, band name or brand?

If you use a name or logo to sell music, merchandise, shows or services, a trademark can help stop others from using a confusingly similar name. A federal registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office gives nationwide notice of your claim.

A search before you invest in a name helps avoid conflicts later.

What is IP licensing?

A license lets someone else use your work, such as a song, a film clip, artwork or a brand, on agreed terms while you keep ownership. The terms usually cover how the work can be used, where, for how long, whether the rights are exclusive, and how you are paid.

Someone used my work without permission. What can I do?

Options can include a cease and desist letter, a takedown notice to an online platform, negotiating a license or payment, or, when needed, a lawsuit. Which step fits depends on your rights, your registrations and your goals.

Do you work with clients outside Atlanta?

Yes. Zala IP Law serves clients across Georgia. Consultations are by Zoom or phone, so you can meet from wherever you are.

What does the free consultation include?

A confidential conversation about your project, your deal or your problem: we listen, identify the key legal issues, and outline your options.

No obligation to hire us afterward.

Our Promise

The standard we hold ourselves to.

These are the principles we hold ourselves to in every client relationship.

  • Straight answers. We tell you where you stand and what your options are, in plain language.
  • Clear communication. We keep you informed about where your matter stands and what comes next.
  • Honest counsel. Real advice on your situation, even when it isn't what you hoped to hear.
  • Discretion from day one. Your matter is treated with confidentiality from the very first conversation.
  • Respect for your time and your work. We listen first and take your creative work seriously.
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